Droplets of Night Creatures

135. Happy in Grief

Tahlilan event in order to send a special prayer for Aldi runs smoothly.

Aldi's grandfather kept Moa's death a secret pending confirmation from police.

After the tahlilan event was completed, Grandpa Aldi asked all members of his family to gather in the family room including the Kautsar and the entourage. At the same time they had a guest from the police who again wanted to convey sad news to the family.

" What news is there again, sir. Aldi's body was buried today. We have to continue to receive sad news..," said Moa's father who is none other than the former daughter-in-law in the house with a cynical smile.

" Shut your mouth or get out of my house right now" Grandpa Aldi said as he stared intently at his former daughter-in-law.

" I'm sorry Bah..," Moa's father said in a trembling tone.

" Please Mr. Police..," said Grandpa Aldi.

" Thank you Sir. Look, we got a report from the residents about the discovery of the body of a man who had rotted on the side of road T. The man's body was then taken to the hospital for an autopsy. After conducting an autopsy and investigation around the location of the discovery of the body, we found out that the man was one of the members of this family." the police said.

" A member of this family, who's Mr...?" tanya Feri is one of Hafiz's cousins.

" His name is Maula aka Moa.," said the police to the surprise of everyone.

" Impossible !. Don't make it up, sir. My son might not die. He's not at Aldi's funeral, but that doesn't mean he's dead, does it...?!" moa's father said loudly while shaking his waist.

" I said shut up or get out of my house...!" said Grandpa Aldi while kicking Moa's father down to his knees on the floor.

" But this is the cop who brought the fake news Bah..," said Moa's father did not accept.

" I believe it because I've heard it first. You didn't come when Jon said Moa died. Actually my purpose in gathering you guys was to deliver the news but the police came and said everything." Grandpa Aldi said calmly.

" So my son is really dead...?" ask Moa's father with teary eyes.

" Right Sir. You and your family can immediately take care of the return of Moa's body from the Hospital as soon as possible. The cause of his death is still under police investigation and we ask for his cooperation in order to quickly uncover who the killer is." police said.

" So Moa was murdered...?" ask Moa's father not to believe and be taken by the police.

Moa's father appears to be clenching his hands in anger. He did not expect his proud son to be killed and the murderer to disappear without a trace.

After delivering the sad news, the police resigned.

Aldi's grandfather also seemed to calm his family before he started talking.

" We better not extend the case of the death of Moa and Aldi.", said Grandpa Aldi.

" But Bah. Didn't Abah wonder who killed Aldi and Moa. They are Abah's Grandson" said Aldi's father, trying to provoke him.

" For what. I know what's going on and it's impossible to sue someone who has died." said Grandpa Aldi.

" What does Abah mean...?" ask Aldi's mother.

" The deaths of Aldi and Moa are related to each other. Moa was killed at the hands of Aldi, while Aldi was killed by a truck. The deaths of both men were only a few minutes away. And it happened about ten days ago." said Grandpa Aldi.

Grandpa Aldi's words caused quite a commotion. Aldi's father and Moa's father fought each other and were difficult to divorce. They had only stopped after Grandpa Aldi took out his deathly stance. He beat Aldi's father and Moa's father alternately until they both fell to the floor.

" You guys made my lens go up !. If you can't hear what I'm saying, get out of my house right now...!" said Grandpa Aldi loudly to make all speechless.

Kautsar and Aruna seemed to smile thinly at the greatness of Grandpa Aldi silenced his son and daughter-in-law earlier.

" All this time Moa has bullied Aldi and even harassed him. Not only in words, but in deeds. Moa had raped Aldi and it was done many times. Not in this house but somewhere else. And Jon is one of the witnesses and the person who helped Moa launch the action. Jon and his three friends also several times did the same thing to Aldi." said Grandpa Aldi.

Grandpa Aldi's words surprised all members of his family. They stared at each other in disbelief. But when Grandpa Aldi continued his words, his family became silent again.

" Aldi tried to escape but was always caught. And the moment the murder happened was right after Moa molested her again. Aldi killed him by thrusting a tree branch into Moa's an*s until Moa died. After that Aldi fled but was hit by a truck that passed when he was crossing the road. And Aldi died at the scene" Grandpa Aldi said.

" Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi roji'uun.," said everyone with a trembling voice.

Grandpa Aldi was seen staring at his family members one by one with a face wrapped in sadness. Then he continued his words until they touched everyone.

" It seems that Allah has decided to end it all this way. Took Moa's life despite being killed and Aldi by accident. We are too late to know everything. But I think this is the best path God has given to our family. As the head of the family, I regret this incident. Forgive my negligence and my ignorance. My debt in this matter must be very big and I beg you to forgive Me." Grandpa Aldi said as he lowered his head and cupped his palms in front of his chest.

Grandpa Aldi's attitude shocked everyone especially his family members. Aldi's notoriously stern and fierce grandfather now stood weakly and apologized. Things that Aldi rarely do throughout his life. Seeing the attitude of Aldi's grandfather suddenly made his family embrace him and they cried together.

Aruna who witnessed the incident was also moved and shed tears. Then the Kautsar grabbed Aruna by the shoulder and took her into his arms. Aruna immediately buried her face in the arms of the Kautsar to hide her tears.

Soon after, Grandpa Aldi's family seemed to break their arms and then sit back in his place. At that time Grandpa Aldi was seen rubbing his eyes many times a sign that he was very sad about the bad events that befell his family.

" I realize this is the fruit of my past mistakes. Therefore allow me to convey my apology once more.," Grandpa Aldi said in a raucous voice.

" We've been sorry, Grandpa long before Grandpa apologized. We don't just respect Grandpa because Grandpa is a champion, but we love Grandpa because Grandpa is a wise man." said Hafiz representing all members of his family.

" Just Bah, right Kek..," said everyone at the same time.

" Thank you..," Grandpa Aldi said with a sincere smile.

" Together..," said all family members together.

Suddenly Moa's father stood up and advanced forward. He kissed Grandpa Aldi's back hand while crying.

" I'm Sorry Bah. I was also wrong to have ignored Moa and let her fall into a black valley. I'm not a good father. Thank you for bringing up Moa. I know it's difficult but I just close my eyes to the difficulties Abah faces. Sorry Bah..," Moa's father said in between her tears.

" I've forgiven you. Although you're no longer my son-in-law, I want you to be a better father to your other children. Your relationship with my daughter is over. But the door of my house is always open for you and your family." said Grandpa Aldi wise to make Moa's father cry even harder.

Aldi's father came forward and hugged his former brother-in-law. The two apologized to each other while crying.

" I'm sorry Aldi ya Bang.," whispered Aldi's father.

" Don't apologize to Aldi. I'm the one who should be sorry for Moa, my son. He hurt Aldi. Sorry..," said Moa's father.

Seeing his son and ex-daughter-in-law hug each other and apologize, Grandpa Aldi seemed to smile happily. He looked at Aruna as if asking for Aruna's opinion.

Aruna seemed to shake his head a sign that he did not find anything bad in Grandpa Aldi's family.

Seeing Aruna's gesture made Grandpa Aldi seem to breathe a sigh of relief while saying hamdalah many times.

That day became the most grieving day in Grandpa Aldi's family and the happiest day. The day that they lost two members of their family at once, is also the day that the deep-rooted misunderstanding within the family ends.

Aruna smiled in the arms of the Kautsar. Reyhan and Reymond clapped their thumbs at Grandpa Aldi, laughing happily.

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